Il Piraña

Hard to believe, but this refined modern restaurant landlocked in an industrial suburb of Prato is one of Tuscany's bastions of fine seafood. They leave you no doubt about their purpose: When you open the door you come face-to-fish with an aquarium of the flesh-eating critters after which the place is named. After you target the fresh specimen you want grilled for a second course from the ample selection, start with a scampi salad or a "fantasy of crustaceans" with asparagus and tartar sauce. Select primi include gnocchetti di patate con scampi e fiori di zucca (potato dumplings with shrimp and served with stuffed squash blossoms) or riso con crema di scampi (a large portion of shrimpy, creamy rice). Secondi include the baked rombo con patate olive nere capperi e pomodoro (turbot with potatoes and a salsa of black olives, capers, and tomatoes). A small selection of vegetarian primi is also available. The Piraña is popular enough to warrant reservations even midweek, but service, while very competent, can make a glacier look speedy.

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